The international exhibition ‘Psychiatry: An Industry of Death’ will open in Dublin on February 21, with the launch event taking place at the The Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street Upper. Following the opening, daily guided tours will run from February 22 to 27. Organisers say the exhibition examines the history of psychiatry, focusing on alleged … Read more
The Waterford Malayali Association (WMA) will host a special awareness class and open forum this month aimed at supporting the creative and social development of children. The programme, organised under the banner ‘My Malayalam Creative Hub’, will take place on Thursday, February 19, at the Farenshoneen Youth and Community Centre in Waterford. Organisers say the … Read more
The Irish public has left more than €8.6 million in unused credit on dormant Leap Cards, according to new figures released by the National Transport Authority. The data, provided to Sinn Féin, shows that these Leap Cards have been inactive for at least five years. Sinn Féin’s transport spokesperson, Louis O’Hara, described the amount of … Read more
600-employee distributor of Nissan, Renault and Dacia changes hands after 50 years under Kuwaiti ownership One of Ireland’s largest motor distributors and retailers, the Cedar Motor Group, has been acquired by the Portuguese-based Salvador Caetano Group, marking the end of nearly 50 years of ownership by the Kuwaiti al-Babtain family. Cedar employs 600 people in … Read more
Shanthakumari, mother of renowned actor Mohanlal, has passed away at the age of 90. She had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments for an extended period while residing at Mohanlal’s home in Elamakkara, Kochi. The funeral is scheduled to take place tomorrow. Shanthakumari is survived by her son Mohanlal. Her husband, the late Viswanathan Nair, … Read more
Partnership aims to counter Chinese EV surge with 2028 launch target US automaker Ford and French manufacturer Renault are joining forces to develop electric vehicles for the European market, responding to the surge of Chinese vehicles across the continent. The two companies have agreed to launch small electric vehicles and vans under a joint venture … Read more
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has voiced his displeasure over the growing intrusion into Dharmendra and the Deol family’s privacy. 89-year-old actor Dharmendra is recovering at his home in Mumbai after a recent health scare, and a leaked video from his hospital room has caused widespread concern. A day after Sunny Deol criticised the paparazzi for being … Read more
High rent and food costs push Irish capital behind only London and Amsterdam despite falling co-working expenses Dublin has been ranked the third most expensive European city for remote workers, according to a new survey by digital bank bunq that analyzed costs including rent, groceries, transport, and dining. London topped the list as most expensive, … Read more
An Irish Lottery player has won a jackpot of €7,129,505 in today’s draw after matching the correct numbers in the main Lotto game. The winning ticket was sold in Enniscrone, a seaside town in County Sligo. The lucky numbers drawn were 6, 13, 14, 27, 35 and 44, with bonus number 47. The player won … Read more
Seven pioneering Indian-origin nurses who arrived in Ireland in 2000 have celebrated 25 years since their journey from Kerala, marking a milestone in the history of Indian migration to the country. Eliamma Joseph, Annie Sebastian, Bexie Mathew, Bindu Philip, Jennymol Josie, Pinku Joseph and Wimalamma Joseph set foot in Ireland on August 31, 2000, in … Read more
Foreign visitors to Ireland spent €744 million during their trips last month, excluding airfares, according to new Central Statistics Office figures. The spending represents a 9% decrease compared to August 2024 but marks a 1% increase from August 2023, revealing mixed trends in Ireland’s tourism performance. A total of 772,800 foreign visitors completed trips to … Read more
Irish stargazers are in for a spectacular celestial treat this weekend as Saturn reaches its closest point to Earth in 15 years, creating a dazzling display visible to the naked eye. According to Astronomy Ireland, the magnificent ringed planet will appear in Irish skies on Saturday night as a “bright star,” offering an exceptional viewing … Read more
Tens of thousands of Oasis fans are converging on Dublin for the first of two sold-out concerts at Croke Park, marking the Britpop legends’ return to Ireland after a 16-year hiatus. The 90s superstars will perform to 80,000 people each night at Croke Park on Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures expected to reach 24°C. Health … Read more
The 150th Dublin Horse Show has commenced at the RDS in Ballsbridge, marking a historic milestone with five days of world-class equestrian competition featuring a €1.4 million prize fund across 168 competitions. Over 1,600 horses will compete throughout the week, attracting more than 120,000 spectators to witness the prestigious anniversary event. A special exhibition celebrating … Read more
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way has been crowned the world’s second most photographed road trip on Instagram, cementing its status as one of the planet’s most scenic driving routes. The coastal route accumulated 1.9 million Instagram mentions in a study by used car retailer Cinch, which analyzed 40 iconic driving routes across six continents. The posts … Read more